Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Zambia |
| SKU | 0963 |
| Hex | #FF9B29 |
| RGB | 255, 155, 41 |
| HSL | 32°, 100%, 58% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Zambia
Zambia sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Zambia is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Zambia within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF9B29 in HSL space. Pair Zambia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Zambia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zambia from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Valspar equivalent of Zambia is Monarch Wing (2008-1A). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44.2 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Monarch Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zambia
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tangelo (2017-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Tangelo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zambia
Kompozit's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zambia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zambia is Orange Jewel (DEA115) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Jewel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zambia
At Behr, the closest color to Zambia is Instant Delight (S-G-330) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Instant Delight swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zambia
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zambia is Osage Orange (SW 6890) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zambia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Marigold Glow (111-6DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Glow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zambia
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Amontillado (C2-589), is clearly different (ΔE 9.15). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 instead. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zambia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Orangery (NO. 70), is clearly different (ΔE 11.2). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 instead. See the full Orangery swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zambia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 13.43). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Zambia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 15.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Zambia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 17.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 instead. See the full Eames swatch →